H1803
An Act to improve the election of certain court clerks
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the process of electing court clerks in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and standardize procedures related to these elections, ensuring greater transparency and potentially addressing any existing issues or inconsistencies. The bill’s specific details are currently under study by the Judiciary Committee. The goal is to enhance the integrity and efficiency of court clerk elections.
Key provisions
- The bill directs the Judiciary Committee to study the election of court clerks.
- It seeks to clarify procedures for candidate filing and campaigning.
- The study will examine current election practices and identify areas for improvement.
- The study will consider potential reforms to enhance voter access and transparency.
- The study will evaluate the existing election process for court clerks.
Who is affected
- Court Clerks
- Voters in Massachusetts
- The Judiciary Branch
- Candidates for Court Clerk
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study by the Judiciary Committee to examine current practices.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsor
John Walsh
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Bill H.1803 194th (Current)
An Act to improve the election of certain court clerks
By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1803) of John Walsh relative to the election of certain court clerks. The Judiciary.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1803
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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